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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 268.50 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 268.50 and 106.37 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 268.50 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/268.50 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 268.50 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 28,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559.67/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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